Letter from James George to his wife and children from Ringgold, Georgia

Ringgold Ga May 5, 1864. Dear Wife & children[,] Your letter telling me you have read my long letters & asking for more of the same kind is recd. but I have no time now to write at length Everything indicates that we are to move soon. Our boys are in good condition. It seems understood that old officers will go out at the end of their original term of inlistment. or that they will have an opportunity of doing so if they please. I intended to do this unless some unexpected change comes over the face of affairs before last of next month I hope to get some money soon & will send you the first I get. Write me often Yours Truly J. George

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Ringgold Ga May 5, 1864. Dear Wife & children[,] Your letter telling me you have read my long letters & asking for more of the same kind is recd. but I have no time now to write at length Everything indicates that we are to move soon. Our boys are in good condition. It seems understood that old officers will go out at the end of their original term of inlistment. or that they will have an opportunity of doing so if they please. I intended to do this unless some unexpected change comes over the face of affairs before last of next month I hope to get some money soon & will send you the first I get. Write me often Yours Truly J. George